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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 COAMOT history

LB12 COA is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,430 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 COA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 COA was last recorded at 106,430 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 5,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2017: 46,906 miles, lower than 57,736 miles on 5 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,598 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,832 miles
Average per year
7,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,430 miles
  • 2025 – 100,598 miles
  • 2024 – 95,554 miles
  • 2023 – 89,451 miles
  • 2022 – 83,164 miles
  • 2021 – 76,559 miles
  • 2020 – 70,552 miles
  • 2019 – 63,170 miles
  • 2018 – 54,501 miles
  • 2017 – 46,906 miles
  • 2016 – 36,721 miles
  • 2015 – 26,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,430 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • N/s/r tyre low tread worn to 3mm close to legal min of 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,430 miles (+5,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,430 miles
    Test number
    550586601468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,598 miles (+5,044)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    153799976512
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,554 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,554 miles
    Test number
    362275099700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    542372131253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,451 miles (+6,287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    839083494415
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass83,164 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,164 miles
    Test number
    348053353345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,559 miles (+6,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    785535082476
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass70,552 miles (+7,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,552 miles
    Test number
    786683090410
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,170 miles (+8,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    742307735231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,501 miles (+7,595)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,501 miles
    Test number
    802344442742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,906 miles (-10,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,906 miles
    Test number
    956449912429
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low tread worn to 3mm close to legal min of 1.6mm

  12. Fail57,736 miles (+21,015)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    936779856752
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low tread worn to 3mm close to legal min of 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/r caliper arm does not have much reserve travel when park brake applied
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped and unevenly worn

  13. Pass36,721 miles (+10,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,721 miles
    Test number
    270306526595
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs lipped slightly
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully see all brake pad friction materal

  14. Pass26,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,393 miles
    Test number
    248200265461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 COA

Does LB12 COA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 COA is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 COA?
The MOT on LB12 COA is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 COA done?
LB12 COA was recorded at 106,430 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 7,265 miles a year.
Has LB12 COA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 COA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 COA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 COA find?
LB12 COA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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